Our Program
Building Trades Recovery Week begins with an Opening Night in Boston, MA at the Sheet Metal Local 17 Apprenticeship Center. The week concludes with a Job Site Stand Down in select locations across the Northeast. ALL TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ARE FREE.
Day 1 | Monday, April 24, 2023
WELCOME TO RECOVERY WEEK
Opening Ceremony | In-Person
Sheet Metal JATC, 1181 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BTEA Northeast’s 3rd Annual Building Trades Recovery Week Opening Night will launch the construction industry’s weeklong substance use disorder and mental health awareness campaign, bringing labor and management together under one roof to hear from special guest speakers, including:
Speakers
- Tom Gunning – Executive Director, BTEA Northeast
- John Christian – President and CEO, Modern Assistance Programs
- F. Daniel Lynch – Senior District Representative, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch’s Office
- David Silk – a former professional ice hockey player, Silk spent 13 years in the NHL and is arguably most famous for being a member of the 1980 US Men’s hockey team that won the gold medal at the Olympics in Lake Placid. A native of Massachusetts, Silk will speak on his recovery journey.
- Darryl Strawberry – an MLB legend, Strawberry holds 4 World Series Titles, is an 8 Time National League All-Star, and a National League Homerun Leader among many other impressive accolades. He has earned the legendary nicknames and phrases as one of the most feared homerun hitters in the game of baseball, Straw’s Sweet Swing, Strawberry’s Field Forever and The Legendary Straw Man! Strawberry will share his story of recovery and redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives.
Session 1: Narcan Training by C4 Innovations
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Presenter
Dr. Gregory Acampora
Psychiatrist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Session 2: First Aid & CPR Training
Quincy Marriott, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA 02169
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The National Safety Council’s (NSC) comprehensive First Aid, CPR & AED course has been designed using extensive research and educational testing to improve skill mastery and long-term retention. This course is taught in a dynamic and hands-on way with industry-leading curriculum and content from the expert in occupational first aid training. And when your employees complete NSC First Aid, CPR & AED training, you can rest easy knowing that they have gained the skills and confidence they need to respond in an emergency. Individuals will receive a certificate for completing the training.
Presenter
Dr. Ann Marie Dale, PhD, OTR/L
Professor of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine
Day 3 | Wednesday April 26, 2023
RECOVERY SOLUTIONS & INSPIRATION
Session 3:
Recovery & Wellness Round Table
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Improving mental health and combating the substance use disorder crisis often go hand in hand. Hear from industry experts and workers on the latest in wellness plans, recovery advancements in the union building trades and resources available.
Speakers
Moderator: Miranda Jones, Partner at O’Reilly Grosso, Gross and Jones
Panelists:
- Taylor Gavin – Director of Safety, Lee Kennedy, Co.
- Jonathan Ashwell – LAP-C, CADC, Recovery Specialist, Massachusetts Laborers’ Union
- Chris Brennan – Business Manager IUPAT DC 35
- Paul Greeley – Executive Director, Carpenters Assistance Program
- Jeff Smith – Director, Carpenters Assistance Program
Presenters
Timothy S. Irving
Deputy Director, OSHA Directorate of Construction
Douglas Trout, MD, MHS
Deputy Director, NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health
Session 4 : Recovery Story – Darren Waller
Sheet Metal JATC, 1181 Adams Street, Boston, MA 02124
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Moderator
Miranda Jones
Partner, O’Reilly, Grosso, Gross & Jones, P.C.
Panelists
Jamie Evans
Senior Director, Environment & Safety, Turner Construction
Marc Lyle
Recovery Specialist, Massachusetts Laborers Benefit Fund
Zach McCann
Operations Office, Boss Steel, Inc.
Jeff Smith
Carpenters Assistance Program
Session 5: Virtual Narcan Training
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
C4 Innovations will provide virtual training on opioid overdose prevention training and Narcan administration. Individuals will receive a certificate for completing the training.
Moderator
Aislinn McGuire
Executive Director, Contractors Association of Greater New York
Panelists
David Argus
Director of Operations, Contract Division, Karas & Karas Glass Company Inc.
Thomas S. Gunning
Executive Director, BTEA Northeast
Lauren Rayner Davis
Associate, Labor and Employment Practice, Peckar & Abramson P.C.
Chris Scheiblein
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Counselor, IBEW Local 98
Session 6: Women’s Wellness Event
Lifetime Fitness in Medford at Station Landing
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
BTEA Northeast Women’s Group encourages all women, both labor and management, in the construction industry to join us for this two-part stress management session featuring wellness experts Alex Amorosi and Calvin Braxton. This session focuses on breathwork, Yin Yoga and building community. It does not require “power moves” and is designed for all fitness levels. All equipment (yoga mats, props, etc.) will be provided.
*This session is reserved for all women of the construction industry.
DAY 5: FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 | NORTHEAST JOBSITE STAND DOWN
9:00 a.m. | MA Location: 111 Harbor Way, Boston, MA 02210
Every year, 229 construction workers out of every 100,000 lose their life to substance use. To honor those lives lost in our industry, the Building Trades Employers’ Association, in collaboration with Turner Construction Company, Suffolk Construction and WS Development, will conclude Recovery Week with a job site stand downs in Massachusetts.
*Parking is extremely limited and all are suggested to park at: 111 Harbor Way Parking Garage, Boston MA, 02210
